Joliet Junior College believes that education provides for a better quality of life.

• The College will offer its students learning opportunities to improve their quality of life and that of the District 525 community.
  

• Each student is unique with the potential to acquire knowledge and skills. The College will provide students with a variety of learning opportunities and academic and student support services needed to achieve success.
  

• The College will continuously assess and evaluate its educational programs and services for continuous improvement.
  

• Highly defined technical skills are necessary to prepare students for the jobs of today and tomorrow. The College will be a leader in technology-based learning, actively supportive of the development of information technology skills throughout its teaching and service endeavors.
  

• The College will strive to establish partnerships with its community to provide high quality training and work force development in the context of the world economy.
  

• The College will foster cultural and social development as a part of its educational experience.
  

• The College will be accountable to the citizens of Illinois Community College District 525 in the provision of educational programs and services. The College will seek to identify and respond to the needs of this District. Available resources will be utilized in an effective and responsible manner.
  Accordingly, Joliet Junior College will provide effective learning opportunities:
  

• to pursue a baccalaureate degree
  

• to develop and improve knowledge and skills for the workplace
  

• to develop and expand learning and skills development opportunities for personal growth and lifelong learning, and
  

• to broaden life experience through the use of College cultural, physical and other resources to meet the varied needs of students as individuals or as members of recognized organizations.